The headlines of the leading newspapers on 18 November 2024:
NATIONAL:
# Business Day:
Reports the Treasury is surprised by S&P Global’s decision to endorse the government of national unity’s reform agenda by raising the outlook for South Africa’s rating from stable to positive. The rating could be upgraded if government finances improve faster than expected.
GAUTENG:
# Beeld:
Reports the mine shaft outside Stilfontein in the North West where zama-zamas are hiding to try to escape their arrest is too dangerous for the police to enter. The police are now going to force out the zama-zamas by cutting off food and water.
And secondly, the paper reports thousands of people took part in the Virgin Active Ride Joburg bike race yesterday.
# The Star & Pretoria News:
Writes a special rescue team will help bring the zama-zamas in Stilfontein to the surface.
And reports taxi funds were allegedly used to pay for the inauguration of president Cyril Ramaphosa.
# And Sowetan:
Reports the police arrested a prisoner on parole for murder, Teboho Motse, while posing as a lawyer. He was giving legal advice at a police station when he was arrested.
FREE STATE:
# Volksblad in Bloemfontein:
Reports the Human Rights Commission supports the removal and banning of the old national flag on social media. The parent company of Facebook, Meta is dealing with the issue as the flag is seen as a symbol of hate.
And secondly, the paper writes about Bok coach Rassie Erasmus’ praise of Cheslin Kolbe after the Bok’s victory over England.
WESTERN CAPE:
# Die Burger:
Also leads with the flag issue,
and secondly writes about the Boks’ victory.
# And Cape Times:
Writes there is concern about the deadline that Ramaphosa has set for the registration of spaza shops.
And reports on the Hezbollah media spokesperson who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut.
EASTERN CAPE:
# The Herald in Gqeberha:
Reports the DA has introduced a motion of no confidence against the former Nelson Mandela Bay mayor, Gary van Niekerk. He currently serves as deputy mayor.
And secondly, the paper writes dozens of investors have lost thousands of rand in an alleged pyramid scheme of a well-known clown who promised to double their money.
KWAZULU-NATAL:
# Daily News in Durban:
Writes foreign shop owners are living in fear after being told they have to close their shops and move way.
And finally from NAMIBIA:
# Republikein in Windhoek:
Reports 30 months of hard work lies ahead to build the 2.64-billion-rand biomass power plant outside Tsumeb.
Then the paper writes the Basic Income Allowance Coalition says the government’s allowance program is not a true universal basic income allowance, but rather an election gimmick.
And finally, there is news about 18-year-old Marelee Ferreira’s multifaceted talents that made her excel in this year’s ATKV-Digitoneel where she was named the winner.